Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$150-$180/hr
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- Call expectations
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- Weekends
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Job Description
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
- Location: Brooklyn, NY In-Home
- Job Type: Contract/Per Diem/Day-Time Schedule
- Compensation: $150-$180/hr
About Us
NYC Behavior Specialists is a multidisciplinary agency providing high-quality therapeutic services, including ABA, SETSS, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy. We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with a client in Brooklyn who requires occupational therapy services.
Job Responsibilities
Provide individualized occupational therapy in the child's home, addressing language development and communication goals.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine OT needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
- Work closely with parents and caregivers to support occupational goal achievement at home.
- Maintain accurate session notes and progress reports.
- Utilize evidence-based therapy techniques to improve outcomes of client
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active New York State Occupational Therapy license (OT/L or OTR/L) in good standing.
- Experience working with young children (preschool-aged) preferred.
- Ability to build rapport with young children and engage them in play-based learning.
What We Offer
HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr
Flexible scheduling based on your availability
Supportive, team-oriented work environment Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with other professionals
Join NYC Behavior Specialists today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized, home-based occupational therapy for children, focusing on language development and communication goals. Conduct assessments, implement IEP-aligned treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to track progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 678 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
NYC Behavior Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 63% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$343k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $318k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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